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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.72, 32,951.88 and 18,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.72, 32,951.88 and 18,828.24 is: 26,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.72 : 32,951.88 = 18,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.72/32,951.88 = 18,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.72x = 32,951.88 × 18,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.72x = 620,425,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,425,905.09/23,856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.34

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